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The Old Boat House, located at Buller St, East Looe, is a charming café that consistently impresses with its inviting atmosphere and delectable fare. Nestled by the picturesque harbor, it offers a menu packed with hearty options including delicious sandwiches like the Ham and Tuna Mayonnaise, along with mouth-watering sides such as their chunky chips. The café is also renowned for its delightful cream teas, featuring scones paired with jam and cream—a true Cornish delight!
Customers rave about the café's friendly service, with many returning year after year, drawn by the welcoming family vibe and the stunning river views. Michelle Tarbox notes, "It is by far our favourite cafe in Looe," emphasizing the café's commitment to consistent quality. Others, like Ali, commend the menu’s surprises, discovering standout pasties and enjoyable paninis. The café's charm is further enhanced by its excellent cake selection and homemade ice creams, perfect for dessert after a satisfying meal.
Whether you are looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee or a lunch that satisfies, The Old Boat House delivers each time. With its stellar reputation and prime location, it is a must-visit destination in Looe. Don’t miss out on this local gem!
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
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Reviews for The Old Boat House
Review highlights
Based on 229 reviewsThe Old Boat House in East Looe is widely praised for its welcoming atmosphere and excellent location by the estuary, offering scenic views that enhance the experience. Customers consistently highlight the quality and variety of its menu, including fresh pasties, paninis, and a noteworthy cake and ice cream selection. The café's coffee and tea offerings receive particular acclaim for being some of the best in the area. Service is frequently described as friendly and attentive, contributing to a warm and inviting environment. Patrons appreciate the blend of traditional charm with modern touches, making it a favored spot for both locals and visitors. Overall, the brand enjoys a strong reputation for delivering reliable quality and a comfortable setting.
We have been coming down to Looe for many years & always pop into The Old Boat House when on holiday down here. It is by far our favourite cafe in Looe & has been for many years (we have been to every cafe in Looe). They have a great selection of meals in their fantastic menu, it’s always great food. They also have an excellent cake selection as well & the added option of their own ice cream for dessert as well, which is delicious (we sampled a few flavours earlier in the week). What we also love about The Old Boat House is their location, being located at the harbour side in East Looe with the added advantage of an alcohol licence we can literally sit back, take in the views whilst enjoying a glass of wine together taking in the views, we love it, nowhere compares. Today, after many years of visiting the cafe on holiday we actually met the owners, what a lovely family. It is a real family affair, parents & their daughters, all so friendly & hard working, customer service always on point. If you haven’t been to Looe yet? What are you waiting for? and make sure you pop into The Old Boathouse because you will not be disappointed. 5 stars from us as always! M & A from North London
Popped in for a spot of lunch. Didn't really expect much (wasn't sure if it would be a tourist trap) but to our surprise we had a really good lunch. Their pasties were very good. The kids had paninis which they enjoyed. Great service, recommend!
The Old Boat House is exactly as it was with a modern old world twist to it's past. Although we only had drinks, sitting by the window on the comfy settee gave us an ideal position to watch a world, inside & out, go about their business. It's ideally positioned next to the estuary and we will be back.
Excellent cafe with excellent service food and all very nice, toilet available, always visit this café when in Looe
Always stop here for a coffee/latte or tea. Best coffee in Looe & the staff are so friendly & kind. It’s not an easy industry to be in, they work so hard. I hope this one stays for a good while, not easy to find a lovely coffee place either a great view of the river. Please stop here. Thank you.
Have been here before. Very friendly cosy coffee shop. Nice and warm inside on a chilly day. I can HIGHLY recommend their cream tea (I had 2 fruit scones) with tea. There is a nice choice on the menu.
Small but has quayside seating (weather permitting) Great views when enjoying Cornish Cream Teas/coffees.
Excellent - what a lovely little restaurant and what stunning views - all the staff were friendly and knowledgeable - all on one level with outside eating area - a single toilet that was spotless - well worth a visit and I can thoroughly recommend the cornish pasties - please be careful of the herring gulls ***** well recommended
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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